GALLERY: Aston Villa and West Brom players to have represented both clubs

We take a look back at the select few footballers in recent history have worn the famous Aston Villa claret and blue, while at the same time donning West Bromwich Albion's stripes, at some point in their career ahead of this week's derby double header

In preparation for this week's Aston Villa-West Bromwich Albion double header, we have compiled a gallery of the most prominent players (and a manager, too) who have graced the pitch of both Villa Park and The Hawthorns.

From B6 to B71 it's a little under four miles to travel, so if you put aside the passion and rivalry shared among both sets of fans, for the average footballer who doesn't want to have to up sticks, it's a switch that's extremely convenient.

Speaking of average, there have been one or two that have donned both the famous stripes and the claret and blue during their less-than-distinguished careers. There have, too, been a few club legends, fondly remembered by both clubs and their supporters.

There are yet others still who will be involved in the proceedings in the Premier League and FA Cup matches this week, a week which will be classed as one of the most important in both clubs' recent history.